In pictures: Confirmation Mass at St John the Baptist Church, Portadown

By Valerie Martin

Published 20th Apr 2026, 11:13 GMT

Special memories were made on Saturday afternoon at a Confirmation Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Portadown, conducted by Rev Fr Michael Sheehan PP.

There was standing room only with a group of 106 people receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Pictures by Tony Hendron.

P7 pupils of Ballyoran Primary School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St John the Baptist Church.

1. Special memories

P7 pupils of Ballyoran Primary School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St John the Baptist Church. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Pupils of Mrs Breen at St John the Baptist Primary School who were confirmed on Saturday.

2. Special memories

Pupils of Mrs Breen at St John the Baptist Primary School who were confirmed on Saturday. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Pupils of Presentation Primary School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Church of St. John The Baptist, Portadown.

3. Special memories

Pupils of Presentation Primary School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Church of St. John The Baptist, Portadown. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Pupils of Mr Quinn at St John the Baptist Primary School who were confirmed on Saturday.

4. Special memories

Pupils of Mr Quinn at St John the Baptist Primary School who were confirmed on Saturday. Photo: TONY HENDRON